Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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